Healthcare guidelines are supposed to aid physicians in treatment options for their patients, but are they driving up healthcare costs? Richard Amerling, MD, Present-Elect of the Association for…
Electronic Health Records (EHR) were intended to increase efficiency and lower cost, but is that what they are doing in US medical care? Richard Amerling, MD, President-Elect Association of…
Medicaid rates continue to decline but is it the most cost-efficient system for the US? Many doctors will not want to participate in Obamacare due to low reimbursement…
Shoulder pain will drive nearly 4.5 million people to a doctor this year, some of which will have suffered from a rotator cuff tear. Some patients will avoid…
Samuel Shem, author of The House of God, explains his motivations for writing a play about the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Shem describes the success of his patients that…
Clara Knappertz gives a comprehensive report on multiple sclerosis including the definition, symptoms, causes, and current treatments. She also explains the etymology of the name, the history of…
Atul J. Butte, Chief of the Division of Systems Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, explains why it’s an amazing time right now for biomedical research. As…
John Abele, Co-Founder and Director or Boston Scientific, talks about how while people know when they aren’t feeling well, it’s often difficult to understand why. Doctors can use…
Consistent exercise and physical movement have been proven to be beneficial for bones and joints, mental health, and overall well-being. The Scripps Research Institute is now using the wearable…
Ever wondered what you and your patients were really getting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act? A new blog by NYC neurologist, Dr. Anthony Geraci, explores…